EQUITY (Changes in Total Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
EQUITY [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 5,371,447	$ 5,020,630	$ 5,202,903	$ 4,968,893
Net earnings	215,713	179,151	476,569	391,783
Share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes	(12,091)	(32)	(37,528)	(31,370)
Purchase and retirement of common stock	(2,602)	(24,995)	(2,602)	(99,916)
Share-based compensation expense	10,445	6,887	24,815	21,650
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.31/$0.28/$0.93/$0.84 per share, respectively)	(41,016)	(36,996)	(122,943)	(111,192)
Other comprehensive income	343	1,144	1,025	5,941
Balance at end of period	$ 5,542,239	$ 5,145,789	$ 5,542,239	$ 5,145,789
Cash dividend on common stock, per share	$ 0.31	$ 0.28	$ 0.93	$ 0.84